Thursday, April 26, 2012

News and Notes from the Main Office


Concert FAQs

When is the concert?
The concert is Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:00pm

Where will the concert be held?
The concert will be held in the Cologne Community Center Gym

Who is involved in this concert?
This concert will be showcasing the elementary music students in grades K-4. 

What time should students be there?
Students should be in their homeroom classrooms by 5:45pm on the night of the concert (5/3/12).

How do I get my child(ren) after the concert?
Parents: Please pick-up your child(ren) in the gym immediately after the concert.  They will remain with their class until you pick them up.

What should they wear to the concert?
Students should dress their best for the concert. 

Acceptable concert attire:

BOYS
•          Ties
•          Suits
•          Dress pants
•          Collared shirts
•          Sweaters

GIRLS
•          Skirts
•          Dresses
•          Dress pants
•          Sweaters

I would prefer that the following items would not be worn:
•          Jeans
•          Hooded shirts or sweatshirts
•          Holes in pants or shirts
•          Large logos or writing on clothing
•          Large pictures or graphics on clothing

When is the dress rehearsal?
The concert dress rehearsal will be Thursday afternoon (5/3/12) at 2:00pm in the Cologne Community Center Gym.

Please stay tuned for information on the Middle School Spring Concert (May 17th)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Petersen (apetersen@cologneacademy.org).

Calendar Dates

· April 26 at 6:00 p.m. Finance Meeting
· April 26 at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
· April 27 at 2:50 OSA Assembly and Volunteer Recognition
· April 27 Garage sale drop off and set up
· April 28 CA Garage Sale
· May 1 at 7:00 a.m. Personnel Committee Meeting
· May 1 at 6:30 p.m. PAVE Meeting
· May 3 at 6:00 p.m. Spring Concert Grades K-4
· May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
· May 8 at 6:30 p.m. PAVE meeting
· May 9 Two Hour Late Start
· May 11 at 7:00 p.m. School Dance for Grades 5-8
Good Luck Science Fair Participants
Cologne Academy students, Jordon Knutson and Jacob Mapstone, will participate in the regional Science Fair in Mankato this Saturday.  Good Luck Scientists!


4th Annual Garage Sale
The garage sale is this SATURDAY 7AM-3PM!! Bring all your gently used items (no holes, stains, car seats or stuffed animals – please) to the school lunchroom on Friday, April 27th beginning at 3:30 p.m. There will be plenty of people available to help carry your items from the car line. Please support this event by donating and also by attending Saturday to see what goodies you can find.

                
Scrapbooking Weekend
The Scrappy Campers of Cologne Academy will be meeting April 27 & 28. Registration forms are available by contacting tammyschelitzche@embarqmail.com.


Spring Fling
Please remember to sign up to help at the Spring Fling on Saturday, May 19.
To sign up, click here

Middle School Dance
Cologne Academy will be hosting its first middle school dance on Friday, May 11th, 2012. The dance will take place from 7:00 – 9:30 and will be chaperoned by Cologne Academy Staff. The dance is for Cologne Academy students in grades 5-8. The entrance fee is $3.00, but a food shelf donation will lower the price to $2.00. Dance proceeds will fund future student council projects.

Silent Auction Grade Level Basket Themes
Please remember to send it items for your classroom silent auction gift baskets.   Parents are also more than welcome to make a cash donation of any amount, if that is more convenient (Checks to: Cologne Academy PAVE). Bins are found in each classroom for the donations.

Kindergarten-
Mrs. Degen’s Class - BOY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mrs. Mase’s Class - GIRL’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

First Grade- ARTS AND CRAFTS

Second Grade- SUMMER FUN

Third Grade- GREEN THUMB / GARDENING

Fourth & Fifth Grade- FISHING

6th, 7th, and 8th - BAKING OR GRILLING